09: BCBA Test aka I'm Fine. It's Fine. Everything is Fine.

12: Doe, Ray, Me, NLA, GLP

On this episode we welcome Kathleen Oppenheimer to drop some truth bombs about what Gestalt Language Processors are and aren’t and what their proponents practice or claim to practice.  Below are some resources we discussed during the episode. Learning Objectives: 1. Be able to differentiate between the terms Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), Analytic Language Processing (ALP), and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA), as they are used by proponents of the GLP/NLA framework. 2. Understand the proposed therapeutic approach of proponents of NLA/GLP framework. 3. Be able to identify key limitations of the GLP/NLA framework Website: https://gestaltlanguageprocessing.org [https://gestaltlanguageprocessing.org/] Instagram: @language_processing [https://instagram.com/language_processing] A handout Kathleen created about supporting children who use delayed echolalia, in hopes of promoting collaboration when there is disagreement about NLA/GLP: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Handout-Supporting-Communication-in-Children-who-use-Echolalia-13657733 [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Handout-Supporting-Communication-in-Children-who-use-Echolalia-13657733] Three articles providing thoughtful critiques of NLA/GLP: https://asatonline.org/for-parents/learn-more-about-specific-treatments/natural-language-acquisition/ [https://asatonline.org/for-parents/learn-more-about-specific-treatments/natural-language-acquisition/] https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13623613241287577 [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13623613241287577] https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z] Link to pay for your CEU Certificate: https://buy.stripe.com/aFa9ATg925ec0Bfer3eZ20b [https://buy.stripe.com/aFa9ATg925ec0Bfer3eZ20b]

11: It's Called an Assessment FFS (ETHICS)

This is a short episode worth .5 CEUs in Ethics. It's a little ranty but aren't all the pods...kinda? Adam solo podcasts about the RBT Competency Assessment and how to avoid possible ethical complications. RBT Competency Assessment Packet [https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RBT_Competency_Assessment_Initial_2024-240612-a.pdf]RBT Ethics Code (2.0) [https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RBT-Ethics-Code-240830-a.pdf] Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts [https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Ethics-Code-for-Behavior-Analysts-240830-a.pdf] Follow this link if you want a CEU Certificate: https://buy.stripe.com/eVqdR90a4cGEcjX2IleZ20a This episode is shorter, so the CEU fee is CHEAPER...only $2.00!!!

10: RFK & ASD

Adam, Kait, and Kayla discuss RFK's press conference where he discussed the ASD "epidemic" and finding a "cure." We only get off track for a little bit...that's a win for the 3 of us! Learning Objectives: * Differentiate between varying presentations of autism, including characteristics and support needs of individuals with Level 3 autism.  * Review the current number of BCBAs and RBTs in comparison to the number of individuals diagnosed with autism, and how this may impact service delivery in the future given the increasing rise in diagnosis.  * Develop communication strategies that promote client dignity, particularly in the context of emotionally charged or controversial topics.  * Reflect on the balance between personal beliefs, professional responsibilities, and public advocacy as a BCBA. Follow the link to pay for your CEU: https://buy.stripe.com/cN26qo14e1lP3i8eV3

09: BCBA Test aka I'm Fine. It's Fine. Everything is Fine.

Adam sits down with his supervisee, Natasha, as she puts a cherry on top of her supervision hours and gets ready to sit for her BCBA exam.  This episode is worth 1 SUPERVISION CEU.   Learning Objectives: 1. What makes ABA different from other helping fields? 2. What are some Non-Examples for how to conduct supervision and be a BCBA? 3. Why is it important to understand your personal biases? Follow the link to pay for your CEU Certificate: https://buy.stripe.com/9AQaGE5ku2pT3i828g If you need anything, please email us at CEUsThatDontSuck@gmail.com

08: F U FC

Adam and Kait discuss, in a swear laden manner, the Facilitated Communication documentary “Tell Them You Love Me.”  Follow along and try to stay a little less upset than Adam! Learning Objectives: 1. What the difference is between Facilitated Communication and Functional Communication. 2. What the difference is between presumed competence and presumed potential. 3. How to use science to be skeptical of new interventions. Follow the link to pay for your CEU Certificate: https://buy.stripe.com/4gwcOM4gq7Kd5qg28f If you need anything, please email us at CEUsThatDontSuck@gmail.com